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Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed non-resident Indians, including Gujaratis settled in the United States and Canada, via video conferencing and offered a glimpse of the recent developments in the state. "I congratulate all my brothers settled abroad for always remembering their beloved nation, instilling those thoughts amongst the new generation and informed others about Gujarat and the country," Modi said from Ahmedabad. Modi lauded the growth of the manufacturing sector and said the growth in the sector has picked up in recent years. "The main reason behind the discussions which are going on about China and Gujarat is the success of the manufacturing sector and Gujarat is leading in the manufacturing sector," he added. Further, Modi expressed pride in growing automobiles industries in the state. "Gujarat is becoming the automobile hub of Asia . Today, I want to proudly say that there is no single vehicle in the country of which the parts are not manufactured in the state and exported and used to make vehicles," he asserted. Modi also mentioned about the growth registered by Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). "The production of milk has been increased by 68 percent in the state within a period of 10 years. Can you imagine? I today proudly say the government of Delhi will not get tea unless Gujarat provides milk to it and my workers have done it," Modi gushed.

Triumphant Modi reaches out to Gujarat diaspora